Running With Angels
So I ran the Austin Half Marathon this past weekend. And, sure, “run” may be the wrong word but at least I was there. Where were you? I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to really say that I feel as though I’m a runner. But I’ve come to learn that I love the feeling I get when I run.…
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A Bobblehead Birthday Eulogy
Today would have been my brother Kevin’s 56th birthday. He died when he was 46. Kevin was just the best. He really was. You would have liked him. And, I promise, no matter who you are, Kevin would have found something about you to connect to. I recently stumbled upon the eulogy I was honored to share with the hundreds…
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You Would Have Liked my Dad
(Note: My dad passed away 13 years ago today. To celebrate his life, I’m sharing one of many stories that I’m sure he’d chuckle over. My dad was a mountain of laughs. What made him extraordinary, however, was the expansive compassion, love, and loyalty for the people in his life. I certainly hope to be a small reflection of the…
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Beyond Pink Ribbons and Yellow Wrist Bands
I had an interesting, if not eye-opening, last few days. Two of those days I spent with Jonny Imerman, founder of Imerman Angels 1-on-1 Cancer Support making presentations to the senior class at Loyola Academy. My youngest son happens to be a freshman there. Jonny’s a regular part of Loyola’s Health and Awareness program. The faculty loves him. As do…
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Play Ball
If you’re ever looking for a grand slam topic to hold the attention span of a bunch of 18-year-old boys, consider giving them a detailed description of what it’s like to have a testicle removed. You might even save a life along the way. Yesterday, I got to hang out with my pal, Jonny Imerman of Imerman Angels 1-on-1 Cancer…
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No Mo Prostate. But I Can Grow a Mo!
I don’t have a prostate. And, I consider myself lucky. Every year over 30,000 guys in our country lose their lives to prostate cancer. And, a growing number of them are young men. Were it not for a PSA blood test taken by mistake, a sharp doctor, and a lot of good luck, I would have been one of those…
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My Project Runway
Tim Gunn I’m not. But the byline to this piece could read “How a 50-year-old guy found himself working the runway at a high couture fashion show!” There’s something to be said for just going with the flow. I was having lunch last week with my new buddy, Jonny Imerman, founder of this amazing one-on-one cancer support group, Imerman Angels.…
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Happy and Playful
I didn’t know George. But, there’s no doubt in my mind that I would have liked the old guy. Or girl. A few weeks ago, while our family was on vacation, I’d pass daily by George’s resting place during my morning explorations. The fire hydrant-red marker – which seemed to scream out to me - was one of fifty or so in this little roadside pet…
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